Ford Transit rear lights not working correctly. Fault finding and repair.
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This van came to me with an issue with the tail/rear lights not working correctly.
Turn signals would make the brake lights to blink, side lights would make all lights to go dim, etc...
Most of the times, this sort of issues is caused by poor ground... and guess what... follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it.
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To clean: Isopropyl Alcohol
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Soldering Iron: Temperature controlled soldering station.
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Great channel, I lost my sub with a old channel of yours, where I followed a lot of VAG fixes you made good. 👍
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Well this must be a common Transit problem cause it was exactly mine! Thanks so much.
Yes... rust is a common issue in nearly all transits... lol
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Great job and video brother. You made my life a lot, lot easier having to deal with the exact same problem in my van. Thanks a million.
No worries...
Nice you got yours sorted...
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Massive help thanks. However, you can buy brand new pair, including the wiring and sockets and connectors, for about GBP16. But this certainly works. The idea of fixing the ground is the main fix as it appears that is common fault with the transits. Grind the paint off the body, clean up the lug. And refit the ground. Spray paint over the connector when finished.
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I have mk6 ford transit and my rear lights have started doing the same thing, so i will be checking the same as in your video. Thanks again for another great video. Always appreciated. 👍
Hope you find the problem...
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Great Video, I have no revering lights, i tried to clean the pins on the tail light connection, not realising that one can easily open the plastic cover so easily as you did on your video, so going to take the rear light out again, and give the reversing light terminal a proper clean, really glad i watched your very useful video, we all learn new stuff everyday.
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Thanks, hope you get it sorted!
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Sir you are unbelievable as I said before you are a master .. perfect work, easy and clean.
Really what a good job done there. 😀😀
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Thanks!
Really appreciated!
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@@LMAutoRepairs you are welcome sir !!
Master mechanic sweet job , every video I learner something new about the electricity of the car
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Thanks for your help. Exact same problem on my transit . Off to give it a go.
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Hope you get it sorted...
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Thanks a million mate, that's the exact problem I have with mine. Thanks for sharing 👍
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I always cut those stupid plugs in all cars I had. Then I replace it with 2,8mm connectors and plug them directly on pins in lamp. Repair for life 😀
Not a bad idea... Lol
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Nice work mate, I was just about to mention the broken tail light lense but all sorted 😊👍
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Yes... all sorted!
Thank you for watching Igor!
Thank you for your all of good videos
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Thanks, this helped me a lot on my 2003 transit
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thanks so much for your vid what a great help, yours was the only one i found with my problem.
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Thank you for another great video!!!
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Very helpful video 👍
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Thanks I've been trying to get to the bottom of this for a while
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Hi...could you tell me which wires are for the rear fog light please...I need to switch my log light from the right to the left...for import into,Europe , or, indeed add a fog light to the rear
helped ! Thanks !
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Nice information video, I got same problem, where u located thx
Nice job
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Top Work ! I have same issue (recently replaced a bulb) Did notice any issues with the wingmirror indicator and plate light not working ?
great vid..is the brake light the top bulb?
Great video thanks
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Very helpful....thank-you 😉
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This is great fixed my brake lights. My driver side indicators have now stopped working. Not even flashing on the dash. Left side works fine. Any ideas as there is nothing online.
Hello, just had the same problem. A search online (Ebay) and I bought a new ewar lamp holder and connecting block for £8 (post free) - problem solved.
Good luck.
My transit had same corrosion fault so instead of bodging it I got new parts for a tenner and fixed all standard plug and play
Well done!
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Hi sir, great video as always!
Hoping you could help with an issue I'm having. Is it possible to bypass the ABS control module to rule it out as the problem? As the code is for the ABS but it's the transmission is shifting real rough.
Thanks
You can't really bypass a module... which car are we talking about?
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Hi, good video I learned quite a bit. I have a similar problem and it is that the fog lamps are permenantly on but on a very low light. But talking to a friend who knows a bit about Transits he said the problem could be caused by the fact that the two bulbs are LEDs and not standard filament bulbs. He said on old vehicle replacing standard bulbs with LED.s can cause problems. I have not stripped off the light fittings yet to see the condition of them, but wonder if you feel the LEDs. could be the issue. Strange thing is that the previous years MOT did not mention this problem but I have just had a MOT test and the guy failed it on this lamp issue......and other things !
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Yes... on some old or cars not prepared to use LED lights, they can cause issues... not sure in your case... put a normal bulb and see how it goes...
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@@LMAutoRepairs Many thanks for your reply and I will check the light units over and change the bulbs to normal. Thanks again !
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Hi I need to know how to turn bottom two bulbs on?
Do you have a preferred method for cleaning corrosion off pins like that? I use a fiberglass pen but I always wonder if there's a better way. Thanks for the video!
I found that fiber glass is good for light corrosion... like this, a needle file and a fine sand paper...
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Hi there, I have a 1996 ford transit with a similar rear light, the mechanic has fail my W.O.F because the the top red light is both the tail light and brake light. Is this the same on yours or should the bottom red light be brake light? Thanks heaps
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Thank you very much, excellent video, one question, could you tell me what the order of the cables is since they can be connected in the same way. both sides and I didn't pay attention when disassembling, could you tell me which pin is each or how to know which is ground which is positive, thank you very much,
I don't recall that now...
But with a multimeter you can easily figure out which is which...
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Hi there.
I wonder if you can help??
I have mk7 transit. The stop lights aren’t working.
I’ve changed the stop light switch, fuse and bulbs.
Could you point me in the right direction of what wires I need to look at to fix this please.
All the other lights work front and back.
Thanks and appreciate any help
Merry Christmas...
By the way , nice job ( good out of the box thinking)...
Just a question:
My son and I couldn't figure out your accent... Where are you from?
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Originally from Portugal...
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Great video as per normal. So it's end of June and you have just released it like you said you would when record in December I'm curious why it takes so long to release it.
I have over 60 videos already recorded and ready to be published...
A majority you can access the already on my Patreon....
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had a very similar problem in a fiat, but the problem was a bad connection on ground wire
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What grease do you use? Battery contact grease etc. Do you have a favorite brand? Thanks
Silicone based grease is usually fine...
But ideally you want dielectric grease...
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Great vedeo and great helping 👏 on my transit 2012 I have a strange problem 🤔 I replaced a pedal braek switch and not have a electric signal on brake lights!! On dashboard I see a 2info lights! ABS and sleepering road signal!! Anybody knows what caind of the problems can be?? All fuses are 👌 i replaced the rear lights both sides but no power on brake wires 🤔 i appreciate if anyone have ideas thanks fellas cheers
What was the problem before the switch replaced?
Check grounds...
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Nice 1
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How do you get wires out of plug to clean them?
Indeed. If you pull the wires they dont budge!?
Nice and what kind of greece are you putting in there?
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Silicon based grease... just to keep moisture away...
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Mega!!
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With the wire you soldered to the circuit board could I technically do this with the positive negative for a power lead to run parking sensors on the rear or is it worth splicing into the main line?
You can solder, but I would advise you to install a fuse in between...
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@@LMAutoRepairs lovely - I'll get that sorted with a fuse box down line to the control unit 👌
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Hi there.
I wonder if you can help??
I have mk7 transit. The stop lights aren’t working.
I’ve changed the stop light switch, fuse and bulbs.
Could you point me in the right direction of what wires I need to look at to fix this please.
All the other lights work front and back.
Measure the wiring...
It is difficult to say without testing...
Test before replace...
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great vid mate buy can u tell me how you remove the wires 4 mins 14 seconds in to your vid many thanks
There is a small tab inside the black plug, that you need to move in order to allow the pin to slide out...
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@@LMAutoRepairs thank u mate I will give this a go thank u again
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I had many time this problem it's ground between battrey to the body and sometime the vehicle not turn off
This ones in the UK are prone to that...
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I got the same problem, how to fix ??
How do you take the pins out - if you pull the wires they don't budge!?
You need to dismantle the plug... I believe there is some small tabs you need to press to release the pins...
If I recall correctly...
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I have the same problem. But if I connect my caravan/trailer the problem gets worse.
So: That cannot be a problem at the connectors of the back light? Isn't it? That should be earlier in the circuit near the battery. Isn't it?
I would say yes...
As when you connect the trailer more load is put in the circuit...
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My brake lights seem dim they all work correctly but just dim when brake is pressed hard to tell the difference between tail lights and brake lights not sure why or how to make them brighter
Make sure to start with, that you have the correct bulbs... then check grounds, connections etc...
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I’m having a similar problem, when I indicate right the fog light flashes on the dash when I put my hazards on only the left indicates on the dash and when I come look at the back every light is flashing faintly on both sides. The right hand side break light comes on instead of side light too. I’ve stripped down and cleaned every single plug pin and earth and no joy. Any advise? Thank you
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Still... that to me, indicates poor ground somewhere...🤔
@@LMAutoRepairs I thought that too, do you know of any others? I’ve checked and properly cleaned each one behind each light
Similar problem on my 2012 Ford Transit, I must get it fixed by tomorrow for periodic control her in Norway or they declare the car illegal to use and will take the licence plates...
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you know how to de-pin the connector mate? thanx 100 times
I don't recall exactly how that one is done, but they usually have one or two tabs to press while pulling/pushing the pin...
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Nice video. Amigo. Where are you from. Amigo
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Originally from Portugal..
Living in the UK for a few years...
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Any leads?? My brake light work fine but the right driving light isn't working? This is the same bulb. Changed the rear lights and bulbs still no solution..
Wiring?
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What do you use to clean electrical contacts? Isopropyl alcohol or WD40?
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Usually the iso...
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Hi mate! I really need your help. How can i get in touch with you?
Here... go ahead!
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I have a bmw f10 525d 204cp. I had problems with egr and trottle corp. After i change them check engine sign has gone but the problem not. Every morning when the engine is cold the car is not running well when i press gas padle. This is happend for aprox 5 minutes then everything is fine and the car running normal.
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Ok... have you reset the adaptations?
I am not sure if is needed on that one, but if it is, needs to be done...
@@LMAutoRepairs i done it. Do you think is a sensor or something?
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Check live data... it is difficult to advise with so little information...
The parts you fitted, are they genuine or aftermarket?
Hello LM I wonder if you might be able to help me with my car, could I travel down to you?
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I usually don't take jobs this way... and to be honest, I am quite busy anyway....
But, what is the problem?
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I have a 3.0 cdti vectra and it is misfiring I wonder if I might be able to view live data to confirm which injector it is. I have vauxcom but it doesn’t seem to show live data for individual injectors
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Do a leak back test... it might show you which one is...
Impossible the injectors are under the rocker cover
Thanks for the tutorial, I’ve just managed to repair mine after the garage missed it. Let’s hope it stays fixed for the MOT👍
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